Thursday, November 05, 2009

This Day in History: November 5

But today, propelled by items of popular culture like the hit film ‘V’ for Vendetta, Britons have a take on Guy Fawkes that is much at odds with the historical one. Once Fawkes was a symbol of the traitor within. The people were called to be on guard against his like. No longer. Today Guy Fawkes is increasingly viewed as the heroic figure prepared to stand against an unjust and oppressive state, as a martyr and a victim of torture. [More]
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2 comments:

  1. Tangalor11/05/2009 7:02 PM

    Remember remember the fifth of November
    Gunpowder, treason and plot.
    I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
    Should ever be forgot...

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  2. Luke (alias "Lines With Chrome")11/05/2009 7:13 PM

    The only man to ever enter Parliament with honorable intentions...

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